Scandal-Struck Red Top News of the World Glamorized on the Big Screen Already!?

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:36:14 +0000

Firstly I would like to start by saying how sad I am for the many friends I have at The News of the World that were unfortunately, by association, struck by scandal themselves yesterday. Wishing you all the very best in the future!

One film that media mogul Rupert Murdoch won’t be funding over at Fox Searchlight (I am sure) is the one currently in its ‘early stages’ about the fallen ill-fated red top, which sadly closes its doors this Sunday leaving at least 200 staff jobless.

Word has winged its way to me that a well-known production company in London has hired a bunch of top screenwriters to start work on a screenplay immediately. This is sure to raise a few eyebrows in Wapping!

I’m told that secret talks held today had top producers throwing out names such as The Last King of Scotland actors James Mcavoy and Gillian Anderson to play the scandal-struck newspaper’s former editor Andy Coulson and News International CEO Rebekah Brooks (née Wade) and Tom Wilkinson to play Murdoch. I’ve also heard Timothy Spall is on their wish list to play the portly former News of the World royal editor, Clive Goodman.

A close source revealed, “Though in its very early stages, I can confirm that first drafts are being written as we speak and it’s a race as to who will get there first as I’m sure there are others working on scripts too.”

The insider added, “Much of this story still needs to unfold, the real drama is only just beginning with the arrests of Andy Couslon and Clive Goodman today. That’s the stuff we feel that people want to see. This is a huge story that even involves the British Prime Minister, David Cameron…it’s perfect for the big screen!”

Even several former News of the World staffers, (I’m told) have been approached to participate and, according to sources, are keen to assist the writers with getting the script as accurate as possible.

Though I am not convinced by some of the casting choices so far, this is obviously an explosive tale indeed. 168 years of news down the toilet within days… making this scandal the stuff of hit movies!

Watch this space for more updates and inside scoop on the proposed film’s progress… Oh, and if you feel the need to call me for more info on this story just don’t leave a message, one never knows who might be listening in!

Madge Hearts Michael – Madonna’s Tribute to the King of Pop…

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:47:33 +0000

In an interview with my good mate Victoria Newton, the ‘Queen of Pop’ has made an emotional tribute to the ‘King of Pop’ in today’s Sun newspaper…

Speaking exclusively Madonna said: “I am so terribly sad about Michael Jackson’s death. I don’t know what artist wasn’t inspired by him.”

She added: “To be able to do what he did at such an early age was unearthly, everybody grew up in awe of him.”

Madge revealed that she hoped to work with Michael on his planned O2 tour, humbly adding, “I don’t know what we could have done together, I could have carried his bags for him maybe.” — (No need to over-egg the pudding Madonna darling, you wouldn’t be where you are today without that superstar-sized ego!)

The 50-year-old star, who’s success in the 80s paralleled Jackson’s, is dedicating her own upcoming concert to Michael.

She’ll interrupt her show at the O2 Arena to perform a medley of Jacko hits and appear in the finale wearing white Gloves – as a nod to his style.

Madonna added that Mike was a bundle of contradictions. She said, “He was a real paradox, one of the world’s greatest performers and obviously very confident on stage, but in real life he was very shy and you really felt for him.”

RIP Michael. You will be missed.

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Scandal-Struck Red Top News of the World Glamorized on the Big Screen Already!?

Madge Hearts Michael – Madonna’s Tribute to the King of Pop…